A noodle maker with less residue

Abstract

The utility model discloses a noodle machine with little residual, make dough subassembly includes the stirring cup and motor of processing spare, is equipped with lifting assembly and support subassembly between the machine base and make dough subassembly, lifting assembly is used for driving make dough subassembly to rotate from dough state to extrusion dough state, and the extrusion dough state is that make dough subassembly motion is driven to the relative horizontal plane inclination by lifting assembly, to make the processing state of dough subassembly's tail end higher than the dough outlet end, and the dough state is that the flour is in the processing state of becoming noodle flocculus in the stirring cup, and support subassembly and lifting assembly are arranged along the axial interval of stirring cup, and lifting assembly and support subassembly jointly support make dough subassembly, and the projection of make dough subassembly's central axis on the horizontal plane falls into the projection of lifting assembly and support subassembly on the horizontal plane. The extrusion dough state of the application can slow down the impact force of noodle flocculus sliding to the front end of the die, avoid the motor noise of dough state cutting to the extrusion dough state instantaneous increase, guarantee noodle machine stable dough.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliance technology, specifically to a noodle maker with minimal residue. Background Technology

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards and the development of technology, all kinds of food processing machines have entered people's lives, such as soy milk makers and high-speed blenders for making soy milk, dough mixers for kneading dough, and noodle machines for making noodles. Traditional noodle machines, such as small handheld noodle machines, require users to first manually knead flour into dough, and then place the dough into the extrusion chamber of the handheld noodle machine. The motor drives the pusher to extrude the dough and extrude noodles of a specific shape through the die head's grinding holes. Although this type of machine can make noodles, it requires manual kneading of the dough, which is relatively inconvenient to operate.

[0003] To automate dough kneading and extrusion, Chinese patent CN202221072899.4 discloses a food processor that includes a housing, a mixing component, an extrusion component, and a drive component. The housing has a connected mixing chamber and an extrusion chamber. The mixing component is located in the mixing chamber, and the extrusion component is located in the extrusion chamber. The food processor has two working modes: a mixing mode and an extrusion mode. In the mixing mode, the mixing component is located below the extrusion component, and the mixing component can perform the dough kneading function. After the dough is kneaded, the user can flip the food processor to position the extrusion component below the mixing component. The dough falls into the extrusion chamber under gravity, and the extrusion component works to form noodles, etc. Although the above solution can achieve automatic dough kneading and extrusion, the user still needs to flip the food processor to switch functions. Furthermore, when the whole machine is inverted, the dough will fall into the extrusion chamber instantly. Due to the excessive accumulation of dough at the front end of the die head, the motor load increases instantaneously before extrusion, causing the motor to produce loud noise or even stall and become unable to continue rotating.

[0004] Another type of machine, such as the Chinese patent CN202011408226.7, discloses a residue-free pasta machine. It includes a mixing drum with an internal mixer. The mixing drum has a kneading state with the feed inlet above the mixer and a noodle-discharging state with the feed inlet below the mixer. Below the mixing drum is a base and a dough extruder mounted on the base. The end of the dough extruder away from the noodle-discharging end has a dough inlet. The feed inlet and dough inlet are connected only when the mixing drum is in the noodle-discharging state. That is, when this type of pasta machine processes pasta, the mixing drum first kneads the dough and forms a dough. After the dough is formed, the mixing drum is rotated by the motor and the feed inlet faces downward to align with the dough inlet. The dough moves from the feed inlet to the dough inlet by gravity and enters the dough extruder to process the noodles. Although this type of machine can automate the kneading and noodle-discharging process, during the rotation of the mixing drum, the flour in the mixing drum is easily sprayed out through the feed inlet, and external dirt can also easily enter the dough through the feed inlet, causing food waste and contamination of the dough, which seriously affects the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a noodle machine with less residue, in order to solve the problem of existing noodle machines, which, under the premise of setting up a mixing chamber and an extrusion chamber to achieve dough mixing and extrusion, avoid excessive dough accumulation at the die head during noodle machine flipping, which leads to a sudden increase in the load on the motor during the initial extrusion process and makes it difficult to produce noodles.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a noodle machine with minimal residue, comprising:

[0007] The dough-making assembly includes a mixing cup with a workpiece and a motor for driving the workpiece to rotate. The output end of the mixing cup is connected to a die head for extruding dough. The motor and the mixing cup are placed horizontally.

[0008] A base is located below the dough-making assembly. A lifting assembly and a support assembly are provided between the base and the dough-making assembly. The dough-making assembly includes an extrusion state and a kneading state, which are driven to rotate relative to the support assembly by the lifting assembly. The lifting assembly is used to drive the dough-making assembly from the kneading state to the extrusion state. The extrusion state is a processing state in which the lifting assembly drives the dough-making assembly to move to an inclination relative to the horizontal plane, so that the tail end of the dough-making assembly is higher than the dough output end. The kneading state is a processing state in which the flour is processed into dough flakes in the mixing cup. The support assembly and the lifting assembly are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the mixing cup. The lifting assembly and the support assembly jointly support the dough-making assembly, and the projection of the central axis of the dough-making assembly on the horizontal plane falls into the projections of the lifting assembly and the support assembly on the horizontal plane.

[0009] This application provides a base below the noodle-making component, and a lifting component and a support component are provided between the base and the noodle-making component. The noodle-making component includes a dough extrusion state and a dough kneading state, which are driven to rotate relative to the support component by the lifting component. The lifting component is used to drive the noodle-making component to rotate from the dough kneading state to the dough extrusion state. The dough extrusion state is a processing state in which the lifting component drives the noodle-making component to move to an inclination relative to the horizontal plane, so that the tail end of the noodle-making component is higher than the noodle output end. The dough kneading state is a processing state in which the flour is processed into dough flakes in the mixing cup. That is, when the user needs to make noodles with the noodle machine, he first puts the flour and water into the mixing cup, and then the lifting component drives the noodle-making component to rise and fall to the dough kneading state in which the flour and water will not flow to the noodle output end of the mixing cup. Then the processing component rotates under the drive of the motor to achieve dough kneading. Furthermore, during the dough kneading process, the lifting component is preferably positioned so that the dough-making component is horizontal, or it can be positioned at an angle upward relative to the horizontal plane. When the dough-making component is positioned at an angle upward relative to the horizontal plane, the water in the mixing cup can move away from the mold head under the influence of gravity, allowing the water to mix thoroughly with the flour. This effectively prevents the water from flowing towards the mold head, causing the dough to stick together when it comes into contact with the water during the extrusion process, and also prevents the dough from becoming too hard and having a poor texture after kneading. After kneading is completed, the lifting component once again moves the dough-making component to a position at an angle downward relative to the horizontal plane, that is, the tail end of the dough-making component is higher than the extrusion end. At this time, the dough moves towards the side closer to the mold head under the influence of gravity. Then, the processing component rotates again in the opposite direction to the kneading process under the drive of the motor to squeeze the dough towards the mold head. The dough is extruded under the squeezing action, completing the preparation of noodles.

[0010] The entire noodle-making process is fully automated, requiring only the user to add flour and water. Users no longer need to manually rotate the noodle machine for kneading and extrusion, resulting in a higher degree of automation, freeing up the user's hands and improving the user experience. Furthermore, when the noodle machine is in extrusion mode, the dough-making component is tilted downwards relative to the horizontal plane, meaning the tail end of the dough-making component is higher than the extrusion end. Compared to existing solutions that invert the entire noodle machine, causing the dough to instantly fall into the extrusion chamber, this application's tilted dough-making component ensures that the dough, while moving downwards under gravity, also experiences frictional resistance between the dough and the mixing cup. This slows down the downward movement of the dough, reducing the force of the dough sliding towards the front of the die head. This reduces dough accumulation at the die head front, lowering the resistance to the processing components and effectively preventing situations where excessive dough accumulation at the die head front causes a sudden increase in load on the processing components, resulting in excessive motor noise or even stalling. This ensures continuous and stable operation of the noodle machine, guaranteeing a smooth and efficient noodle preparation process. Moreover, throughout the entire noodle preparation process, the flour and the subsequently formed dough remain inside the mixing cup, effectively avoiding the tedious steps of transferring the dough out of the mixing cup for subsequent operations. This also prevents flour leakage and the risk of dough contamination during the transfer process, avoids food waste, improves food safety, and greatly enhances the user experience.

[0011] Furthermore, the projection of the central axis of the noodle-making component onto the horizontal plane falls onto the projections of the lifting and supporting components onto the horizontal plane. This ensures that the overall weight of the noodle-making component is evenly distributed on the lifting and supporting components, and then transferred downwards to the machine base through the lifting and supporting components. This greatly improves the stability of the entire noodle machine and prevents the noodle-making component from shifting relative to the lifting and supporting components. This would prevent the noodle machine from shaking excessively during the initial extrusion stage of noodle making, which could cause the noodle machine to tip over. This further enhances the stability of the noodle-making process.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of a noodle machine with minimal residue, the noodle-making assembly includes a main unit equipped with a motor, a mixing cup detachably connected to the main unit, and a lifting assembly and a support assembly both connected to the bottom of the main unit.

[0013] By designing the mixing cup as a detachable component from the main unit, users can easily add ingredients by first separating the mixing cup from the main unit, then adding the ingredients separately, and finally reassembling the mixing cup back into the main unit. This makes adding ingredients more convenient and faster, and improves user operation. Furthermore, after noodle making, the mixing cup can be detached from the main unit for deep cleaning of both the mixing cup and the processing components. Compared to removing the entire noodle-making assembly for cleaning, this method of handling the mixing cup is much more convenient, allowing for easier cleaning and enhancing the user experience. Simultaneously, the lifting and support components are both connected to the bottom of the main unit, allowing them to directly support and limit the weight of the main unit, which is heavier than the mixing cup. This improves overall stability and prevents excessive shaking of the machine during noodle making, especially during the noodle-dispensing process, which could negatively impact the noodle-making results.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of a noodle machine with minimal residue, the main unit has a baffle extending toward and enclosing the mixing cup, with one of a lifting assembly and a support assembly supported below the baffle, and the other supported below the main unit at an end away from the baffle.

[0015] By incorporating a baffle plate extending towards and enclosing the mixing cup in the main unit, a tight fit between the main unit and the mixing cup is achieved. The baffle plate also ensures alignment between the mixing cup and the baffle plate, improving the coaxiality of the entire main unit and the mixing cup. This, in turn, enhances the coaxiality between the motor output and the workpiece, resulting in higher transmission efficiency and stability after engagement. It also reduces transmission noise and friction loss caused by eccentricity, contributing to noise reduction and extended service life. Furthermore, the baffle plate enhances the stability of the fit between the main unit and the mixing cup, especially during dough extrusion. When the dough enters the die head, the die head experiences significant forward and downward forces under the influence of the workpiece and gravity, potentially causing the mixing cup to separate from the main unit. The baffle plate effectively improves the stability of the connection, preventing separation and ensuring the stability and safety of the dough extrusion process.

[0016] In addition, one of the lifting and supporting components is supported under the enclosure, and the other is supported at the end of the main unit away from the enclosure. This allows the supporting and lifting components to support the main unit at both ends, forming a more balanced support structure. This effectively distributes the weight of the main unit and improves the support effect. At the same time, part of the weight of the mixing cup at the enclosure is also transferred to the supporting or lifting components under the enclosure, making the base support the entire dough-making assembly more stable, further reducing shaking during the dough-making process and improving the stability of the dough-making process.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment of a noodle machine with minimal residue, the lifting assembly is positioned at the end furthest from the die head compared to the support assembly, the dough-making assembly is in a dough-extrusion state, and the top of the lifting assembly is higher than the top of the support assembly.

[0018] By positioning the lifting component further away from the mold head than the support component, the dough-making component is in extrusion mode. With the top of the lifting component higher than the top of the support component, when the dough-making component switches from kneading to extrusion mode, the dough in the mixing cup exerts a forward thrust on the front of the dough-making component as it moves downwards. This thrust is transmitted to the support component. Compared to positioning the lifting component closer to the mold head, this effectively reduces the impact of the forward thrust on the lifting component over a long period, preventing wear and loosening caused by frequent stress, which could lead to instability or even jamming during lifting. This ensures the stability and reliability of the lifting component and extends its service life. Furthermore, the lifting component is heavier than the support component, and its placement further away from the mold head better balances the overall weight. When the dough moves forward under gravity, the lifting component can compensate for or counteract the forward thrust of the dough, further improving the overall stability of the machine.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment of a noodle machine with minimal residue, the lifting assembly includes a lead screw assembly, one end of which is hinged to the noodle-making assembly and the other end of which is connected to a lifting motor, which drives the lead screw assembly to lift.

[0020] By configuring the lifting assembly to include a lead screw assembly, one end of which is hinged to the dough-making assembly, and the other end connected to a lifting motor, the lifting motor drives the lead screw assembly to move up and down. When the dough-making assembly switches between kneading and extrusion states, the lifting motor precisely controls the rise and fall of the lead screw assembly to move the dough-making assembly up and down, thereby adjusting the dough-making assembly to be tilted or horizontal. This precise adjustment of the lead screw assembly ensures a smooth transition between the two states, avoiding the problem of excessive instantaneous load on the processed parts caused by dough impact, which is common with traditional flipping methods. Simultaneously, the hinged connection of one end of the lead screw assembly to the dough-making assembly allows it to both drive and limit the movement of the dough-making assembly, ensuring stability during operation and guaranteeing the overall stability of the noodle machine.

[0021] In a preferred embodiment of a noodle machine with minimal residue, the lead screw assembly includes a lead screw post, a lead screw sleeve, and a limiting post. The lead screw post is driven and vertically arranged to the output end of the motor. The lead screw sleeve is sleeved on the lead screw post and the two are threaded together. The outer periphery of the lead screw sleeve has a protrusion. The limiting post protrudes from the machine base and has a notch on its side wall. The protrusion and the notch are inserted into each other.

[0022] By configuring the lead screw assembly to include a lead screw column, a lead screw sleeve, and a limiting column, with the lead screw column being driven and vertically arranged to be connected to the output end of the lifting motor, and the lead screw sleeve being sleeved on the lead screw column and the two being threadedly connected, the lifting motor can drive the lead screw column to rotate when it rotates, and the lead screw sleeve being threadedly connected to the lead screw column can drive the lead screw sleeve to move up and down during the rotation of the lead screw column, thereby realizing the smooth lifting and lowering of the surface-making assembly driven by the lead screw sleeve. Furthermore, the outer circumference of the lead screw sleeve is provided with a protrusion, and the limiting post protrudes from the base and has a notch on the side wall. The protrusion and the notch are engaged in a fitting manner. On the one hand, the limiting post can achieve precise positioning of the lead screw sleeve, preventing it from deviating during lifting and lowering. The fitting of the protrusion and the notch can also achieve circumferential anti-rotation positioning of the lead screw sleeve by the limiting post, avoiding the situation where the lead screw sleeve rotates with the lead screw during rotation, thus preventing the lead screw sleeve from being unable to lift and lower. This ensures that the lead screw sleeve can convert the rotational torque of the lead screw into lifting torque. On the other hand, the fitting of the protrusion and the notch can also guide the lead screw sleeve, ensuring that it remains vertical during lifting and lowering, thereby ensuring a smooth transition of the surface forming assembly between the two states.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment of a noodle machine with minimal residue, the support assembly includes a support plate, an extension plate protruding below the noodle-making assembly, and a hinge. One end of the support plate is interlocked with the extension plate, and the other end is fixed to the machine base. The hinge passes laterally through the support plate and the extension plate to allow the extension plate to be rotatably connected to the support plate.

[0024] By configuring the lead screw assembly as a threaded lead screw column and lead screw sleeve, and a limiting post protruding from the machine base, the lead screw column rotates under the drive of the motor, while the lead screw sleeve rises and falls under the drive of the lead screw column and the limiting action of the limiting post, thereby driving the dough-making assembly to switch between dough-kneading and dough-extrusion states. Simultaneously, a sleeve is fitted around the outer periphery of the limiting post, and the sleeve is fixedly connected to the limiting post. The top wall of the sleeve axially limits the lead screw sleeve, ensuring that when the lead screw sleeve rises axially to its top, the top wall of the sleeve stops the lead screw sleeve, preventing it from continuing to move upward and disengaging from the limiting post. This ensures that the lead screw sleeve remains within the limiting post. Furthermore, the sleeve, fitted outside the limiting post, provides concealment and protection for both the limiting post and the lead screw sleeve, preventing external dust and other contaminants from entering the limiting post and causing increased friction or jamming during the lifting and lowering process, thus ensuring the stability of the entire machine's operation.

[0025] In a preferred embodiment of a noodle machine with minimal residue, the lifting assembly includes a first rocker arm and a second rocker arm rotatably disposed within the machine base. One end of the first rocker arm is rotatably connected to the second rocker arm, and the other end extends out of the top surface of the machine base and is rotatably connected to the noodle-making assembly. The second rocker arm is configured to rotate about its own first end as a rotation center to drive the first rocker arm to lift and lower; or...

[0026] The lifting assembly includes a cam and a rotating shaft that drives the cam to rotate. The rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the machine base, and the cam is supported below the dough forming assembly.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment of a noodle machine with minimal residue, when the noodle machine is in the extrusion state, the angle A between the central axis of the noodle-making component and the horizontal plane satisfies: 25°≤A≤75°.

[0028] When the noodle machine is in extrusion mode, the angle A between the central axis of the dough-making component and the horizontal plane is set to satisfy: 25°≤A≤75°. This avoids the situation where the angle between the central axis of the dough-making component and the horizontal plane is too small, resulting in excessive friction between the dough and the mixing cup when the dough moves downward under gravity, preventing the dough from smoothly entering one side of the die head. At the same time, it avoids the situation where the angle between the central axis of the dough-making component and the horizontal plane is too large, resulting in insufficient friction between the dough and the mixing cup when the dough moves downward under gravity, causing the dough to move downward too quickly and accumulate at the die head outlet, resulting in excessive instantaneous load on the processing parts and preventing smooth dough extrusion.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment of a noodle machine with minimal residue, when the noodle-making component is in the extrusion state, the processing part rotates in a first direction, the real-time load parameter of the motor is greater than the preset load parameter and the duration exceeds the first preset duration, and the processing part rotates in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

[0030] When the dough-making component is in the extrusion state, the processing part rotates in a first direction. If the real-time load parameter of the motor is greater than the preset load parameter and the duration exceeds the first preset duration, the processing part rotates in a second direction opposite to the first direction. That is, when the dough-making component is extruding dough, the processing part rotates in the first direction to squeeze the dough outward and achieve noodle output through the die. When the real-time load parameter of the motor is detected to be greater than the preset load parameter, it indicates that the motor load is too high, possibly due to the dough being too hard or blocked. When the duration exceeds the first preset duration, the processing part switches to the second direction to reverse, so that the dough blocked at the die can be loosened, reducing the motor load and creating conditions for subsequent normal dough extrusion operations, ensuring the efficient operation of the noodle machine. Moreover, the processing part will only rotate in the second direction opposite to the first direction when the blockage exceeds the first preset duration, effectively avoiding the situation where the current increases only momentarily due to the accumulation of some dough or voltage fluctuations, causing misjudgment and starting to reverse. This intelligent adjustment mechanism not only prevents motor damage caused by stalling during noodle making and extends the equipment's lifespan, but also improves the uniformity of the dough and the quality of the noodles, meeting users' demand for high-quality noodles. Attached Figure Description

[0031] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of this invention, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description thereof, serve to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a noodle machine according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the noodle machine in the dough kneading state according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the noodle machine in the extrusion state according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the base and lifting assembly in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the stirring cup and locking structure in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the noodle machine from another angle in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the noodle machine in the dough kneading state in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the noodle machine in the extrusion state in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the noodle machine in the dough kneading state in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 10 This is a structural diagram of the noodle machine in the extrusion state in another embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] List of components and reference numerals:

[0043] 1-Main unit; 11-Compartment panel; 2-Mixing cup; 21-Mixing cavity; 22-Extrusion cavity; 3-Die head; 4-Base; 41-Air outlet; 5-Support assembly; 51-Extension plate; 52-Hinge; 53-Support plate; 6-Lifting assembly; 61-Sleeve; 62-Limiting post; 621-Notch; 63-Screw sleeve; 631-Protrusion; 64-Screw post; 65-Lifting motor; 66-First rocker arm; 67-Second rocker arm; 68-Cam; 69-Rotating shaft; 7-Locking structure; 71-Elastic element; 72-Locking hook; 73-Protruding rib; 731-Locking hole; 8-Motor; 9-Processed part; 91-Mixing rod; 92-Extrusion screw; 10-Fan. Detailed Implementation

[0044] To more clearly illustrate the overall concept of this utility model, a detailed description will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0045] Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments of the present invention and the features thereof can be combined with each other.

[0046] Since 2012, the applicant has been dedicated to the research and iteration of noodle machines, and has developed several products. One of the mainstream noodle machines currently available is the horizontal noodle machine, which includes a base and a mixing cup mounted on the base. To achieve a more precise flour-to-water ratio, a weighing component is usually installed inside the base to weigh the mixing cup. To ensure the accuracy of the weighing, most machines have suction cups at the bottom of the base to ensure its stability. When improving this type of machine, those skilled in the art, including the applicant, instinctively think that it is necessary to ensure the stability of the base. Therefore, when improving this type of machine, those skilled in the art usually modify the structural components inside the mixing cup or the base.

[0047] Furthermore, the first type of noodle machine mentioned in the background technology is small and lightweight, designed for easy consumer access and convenient extrusion of noodles directly into a hot pan. Therefore, manual rotation can be used to switch functions. The second type of noodle machine only rotates the mixing cup while maintaining the weighing function. This type requires the machine base to remain in a fixed position to ensure accurate operation and weighing, much like a rice cooker in a kitchen where the position is relatively static. These two solutions completely differ in their approach to addressing the issue of dough residue in the noodle cup. The former requires the entire machine to be rotated, while the latter requires only the grinding cup (i.e., the kneading cup) to be rotated while the machine base remains stationary to maintain weighing accuracy. Therefore, those skilled in the art, given the contrasting operating conditions and technical approaches of the two solutions, have no motivation to combine them. Thus, based on the existing technology, the conventional approach for those skilled in the art is to iteratively improve the two types of noodle machines separately, addressing their respective shortcomings. Specifically, approach 1 focuses on improvements based on the overall machine rotation, while approach 2 focuses on improvements based on the rotation of the mixing cup. The applicant has broken through this conventional technical approach, aiming to provide a solution applicable to addressing the common problem of both machine models: that is, excessive dough accumulation at the die head during extrusion causes a sudden increase in the initial load on the motor, making dough extrusion difficult. Specifically:

[0048] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, the dough-making assembly includes a mixing cup 2 with a processing component 9 and a motor 8 for driving the processing component 9 to rotate. The output end of the mixing cup 2 is connected to a mold head 3 for extruding dough. The mold head includes a mold head body with an extrusion hole and a mold head cover that is fitted and tightened after the mold head body and the extrusion section of the mixing cup are aligned. The motor 8 and the mixing cup 2 are placed horizontally.

[0049] A base 4 is located below the dough-making assembly. A lifting assembly 6 and a support assembly 5 are provided between the base 4 and the dough-making assembly. The dough-making assembly is driven by the lifting assembly 6 to rotate relative to the support assembly 5, allowing the dough-making assembly to have both an extrusion state and a kneading state. The extrusion state is a processing state in which the lifting assembly 6 drives the dough-making assembly 5 to tilt relative to the horizontal plane, so that the tail end of the dough-making assembly is higher than the dough-producing end, i.e., a reference state. Figure 3 The processing state is described as follows: the dough kneading state is the state in which flour is processed into dough flakes in the mixing cup 2; the support component 5 and the lifting component 6 are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the mixing cup 2, the lifting component 6 and the support component 5 jointly support the dough-making component, and the projection of the central axis of the dough-making component on the horizontal plane falls into the projection of the lifting component 6 and the support component 5 on the horizontal plane.

[0050] It should be noted that the tail end of the face-making component refers to the end closest to the motor 8, while the exit end of the face-making component refers to the end on the mold head side.

[0051] This application provides a base 4 below the dough-making component, and a lifting component 6 and a support component 5 are provided between the base 4 and the dough-making component. The dough-making component is driven by the lifting component 6 to rotate relative to the support component 5, so that the dough-making component has a dough-extrusion state and a dough-kneading state. The dough-extrusion state is a processing state in which the lifting component 6 drives the dough-making component 5 to move to an inclination relative to the horizontal plane, so that the tail end of the dough-making component is higher than the dough-exit end, i.e., reference. Figure 3 The processing state is described as follows: the dough kneading state is when flour is processed into dough flakes in the mixing cup 2. The lifting component is used to drive the dough-making component to rotate from the dough kneading state to the dough extrusion state after the dough kneading is completed. That is, when the user needs to make noodles with the noodle machine, he first puts flour and water into the mixing cup 2, and then the lifting component 6 drives the dough-making component to rise and fall to the dough kneading state where the flour and water will not flow to the dough outlet of the mixing cup. Preferably, the dough-making component is arranged horizontally or obliquely upward relative to the horizontal plane. Then the processing component 9 rotates under the drive of the motor 8 to realize the dough kneading. Furthermore, during the dough kneading process, the lifting component 6 can either bring the dough-making component to a horizontal position or to a relatively horizontal, slightly upward position. When the dough-making component is in a relatively horizontal, slightly upward position, the water in the mixing cup 2 can move away from the mold head 3 under the influence of gravity, allowing the water to mix thoroughly with the flour. This effectively prevents the water from flowing towards the mold head 3, causing the dough to stick together when it comes into contact with the water during the extrusion process, and also prevents the dough from becoming too hard and having a poor texture after kneading. After kneading is completed, the lifting component 6 again brings the dough-making component to a relatively horizontal, slightly downward position, with the tail end of the dough-making component higher than the extrusion end. At this time, the dough moves towards the side closer to the mold head 3 under the influence of gravity. Then, the processing component 9 rotates again in the opposite direction to the kneading process under the drive of the motor 8 to squeeze the dough towards the mold head 3. The dough is extruded under the squeezing action, completing the preparation of noodles.

[0052] The entire noodle-making process is fully automated, requiring only the user to add flour and water. Users no longer need to manually rotate the noodle machine for kneading and extrusion, resulting in a higher degree of automation, freeing up the user's hands and improving the user experience. Furthermore, when the noodle machine is in extrusion mode, the dough-making component is tilted downwards from its horizontal position, meaning the tail end of the component is higher than the extrusion end. Compared to existing solutions that invert the entire noodle machine, causing the dough to fall instantly into the extrusion chamber, this tilted component design ensures that the dough, while moving downwards under gravity, also experiences frictional resistance between the dough and the mixing cup 2. This slows down the downward movement of the dough, reducing the force of the dough sliding towards the front of the die head 3. This reduces dough accumulation at the front of the die head 3, thereby reducing resistance to the processing component 9. It effectively prevents excessive dough accumulation at the front of the die head 3 from causing a sudden increase in load on the processing component 9, resulting in excessive noise or even stalling of the motor 8. This ensures continuous and stable operation of the noodle machine, guaranteeing a smooth and efficient noodle preparation process. Moreover, throughout the entire noodle preparation process, the flour and the subsequently formed dough remain within the mixing cup 2, effectively avoiding the cumbersome steps of transferring the dough out of the mixing cup 2 for subsequent operations. This also prevents flour leakage and the risk of dough contamination during the transfer process, thus avoiding food waste, improving food safety, and greatly enhancing the user experience.

[0053] Furthermore, the projection of the central axis of the noodle-making component onto the horizontal plane falls onto the projections of the lifting component 6 and the support component 5 onto the horizontal plane. Specifically, the central axis of the noodle-making component, viewed vertically, at least partially overlaps with the lifting component 6 and the support component 5, so that the overall weight of the noodle-making component is evenly distributed on the lifting component 6 and the support component 5, and then transferred downward to the machine base 4 through the lifting component 6 and the support component 5. This greatly improves the stability of the entire noodle machine and prevents the noodle-making component from shifting relative to the lifting component 6 and the support component 5, which would cause the entire machine to shake significantly during the initial extrusion stage of noodle making, resulting in the noodle machine tipping over. This further helps to improve the stability of noodle making.

[0054] In addition, due to product cost and overall size constraints, the lifting component 6 has a smaller size and lower power, making it more suitable for use in small portable noodle machines.

[0055] It should be noted that this application does not specifically limit the relative relationship between the surface-forming component, the lifting component 6, and the supporting component 5. Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of this application, the face-making component, the lifting component 6, and the support component 5 may be connected by a hinge and are not detachable; alternatively, the face-making component, the lifting component 6, and the support component 5 may be connected by a plug-in connection, and the face-making component may be detachable from the other two components, which will not be elaborated further here.

[0056] As a preferred embodiment of this application, such as Figure 2 As shown, the dough-making assembly includes a main unit 1 equipped with a motor 8. It should be noted that this application does not specifically limit the relative relationship between the main unit 1 and the mixing cup 2. It can be that the main unit 1 and the mixing cup 2 are fixed as one unit and cannot be disassembled. Specifically, the mixing cup 2 is provided with an end cap that can be opened upwards or to one side. The user can add materials into the mixing cup 2 by opening the end cap, and close the end cap after adding materials to achieve dough kneading and extrusion. Alternatively, it can be as follows: Figure 2 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of this application, the stirring cup 2 is detachably connected to the main unit 1, and the lifting assembly 6 and the support assembly 5 are both connected to the bottom of the main unit 1.

[0057] By making the mixing cup 2 detachably connected to the main unit 1, users can add materials to the mixing cup 2 by first separating it from the main unit 1, and then reassembling it back into the main unit 1 after adding the materials. This makes adding materials more convenient and faster, and easier for users. Furthermore, after noodle making, the mixing cup 2 can be detached from the main unit 1 for deep cleaning of both the mixing cup 2 and the processing component 9. Compared to removing the entire noodle-making assembly for cleaning, removing and placing the mixing cup 2 is much more convenient, allowing users to clean it more easily and improving the user experience. Simultaneously, the lifting component 6 and the support component 5 are both connected to the bottom of the main unit 1, allowing them to directly support and limit the weight of the main unit 1, which is heavier than the mixing cup 2. This improves overall stability and prevents excessive shaking of the machine due to poor support from the base 4 during noodle making, especially during noodle dispensing, which could affect the noodle-making results.

[0058] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 As shown, the main unit 1 is provided with a surrounding plate 11 that extends toward and surrounds the mixing cup 2. One of the lifting component 6 and the support component 5 is supported below the surrounding plate 11, and the other is supported below the main unit 1 at one end away from the surrounding plate 11. More preferably, the lifting component 6 is supported below the main unit 1 at one end away from the surrounding plate 11, and the support component 5 is supported below the surrounding plate 11.

[0059] By providing a surrounding plate 11 extending towards and enclosing the mixing cup 2 in the main unit 1, the main unit 1 can achieve a tight fit with the mixing cup 2 through the surrounding plate 11. Simultaneously, the surrounding plate 11, after enclosing the outside of the mixing cup 2, enables the mixing cup 2 and the surrounding plate 11 to be aligned, thereby improving the coaxiality of the entire main unit 1 and the mixing cup 2. This, in turn, improves the coaxiality of the output end of the motor 8 and the processing part 9, resulting in higher transmission efficiency and stability after engagement. It also reduces transmission noise and friction loss caused by eccentricity, helping to reduce noise generation and extend service life. Furthermore, the surrounding plate 11, after enclosing the outside of the mixing cup 2, enhances the stability of the fit between the main unit 1 and the mixing cup 2. Especially during dough extrusion, when the dough enters the die head 3, under the action of the processing part 9 and gravity, the die head 3 experiences significant forward and downward forces, causing a tendency for the mixing cup 2 to separate from the main unit 1. The surrounding plate 11 effectively enhances the stability of the connection between the two, effectively preventing separation of the mixing cup 2 and the main unit 1, ensuring the stability and safety of the dough extrusion process.

[0060] In addition, one of the lifting component 6 and the support component 5 is supported under the enclosure 11, and the other is supported under the main unit 1 at the end away from the enclosure 11. This allows the support component 5 and the lifting component 6 to be supported at both ends of the main unit 1, forming a more balanced support structure. This effectively distributes the weight of the main unit 1 and improves the support effect. At the same time, part of the weight of the mixing cup 2 at the enclosure 11 is also transferred to the support component 5 or the lifting component 6 under the enclosure 11, making the support of the base 4 for the entire dough-making component more stable, further reducing shaking during the dough-making process and improving the stability of the dough-making process.

[0061] It should be noted that this application does not specifically limit how the host 1 and the mixing cup 2 are detachable in this embodiment. It can be achieved by providing external threads on the outer wall of the mixing cup 2 and internal threads on the inner wall of the surrounding plate 11, with the surrounding plate 11 and the mixing cup 2 connected by threads; or by providing a first buckle on the outer wall of the mixing cup 2 and a second buckle on the inner wall of the surrounding plate 11, with the two engaging through the buckles; as a preferred embodiment of this application, such as... Figure 2 , Figure 5 As shown, the enclosure 11 is provided with a locking structure 7 that locks the enclosure 11 and the mixing cup 2 together when the mixing cup 2 and the main unit 1 are installed in place. The locking structure 7 includes a horizontally arranged elastic member 71, a rib 73 provided on the side wall of the mixing cup 2, and a locking hook 72 that extends downward and cooperates with the locking hole 731 of the rib 73. When the elastic member 71 is pressed horizontally, the locking hook 72 disengages from the locking hole 731 of the rib 73, so that the mixing cup 2 and the enclosure 11 are unlocked.

[0062] By providing a locking structure 7 on the enclosure 11 to lock the mixing cup 2 and the main unit 1 in place, the user can lock the mixing cup 2 and the main unit 1 through the locking structure 7 after installing the mixing cup 2 and the main unit 1, ensuring that the mixing cup 2 will not loosen or fall off due to vibration or external force during use, thus improving the stability of the connection between the main unit 1 and the mixing cup 2. Furthermore, the locking structure 7 includes a horizontally arranged elastic element 71, a protruding rib 73 on the side wall of the mixing cup 2, and a locking hook 72 extending downward and engaging with the locking hole 731 of the protruding rib 73. When the elastic element 71 is pressed horizontally, the locking hook 72 disengages from the locking hole 731 of the protruding rib 73, thereby unlocking the mixing cup 2 from the enclosure 11. When the user assembles the mixing cup 2 with the main unit 1, he first presses the locking hook 72 so that the protruding rib 73 can move inward. After the locking hole 731 and the locking hook 72 are horizontally aligned, the user releases the locking hook 72. Under the action of the elastic element 71, the locking hook 72 resets and engages with the locking hole 731, thereby locking the mixing cup 2 with the main unit 1. When it is necessary to separate the mixing cup 2 from the main unit 1, the locking hook 72 can be disengaged from the locking hole 731 by pressing it, thus easily unlocking the mixing cup 2.

[0063] It should be noted that this application does not specifically limit the relative positions of the lifting component 6 and the support component 5. As a preferred embodiment of this application, such as... Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the lifting component 6 is located at the end furthest from the mold head 3 compared to the support component 5, the surface forming component is in the extrusion state, and the top of the lifting component 6 is higher than the top of the support component 5.

[0064] By positioning the lifting component 6 further away from the mold head 3 compared to the support component 5, the dough-making component is in extrusion mode. With the top of the lifting component 6 higher than the top of the support component 5, when the dough-making component switches from kneading to extrusion mode, the dough in the mixing cup 2 exerts a forward thrust on the front end of the dough-making component as it moves downwards. This forward thrust is transmitted to the support component 5. Compared to positioning the lifting component 6 closer to the mold head 3, this effectively reduces the impact of the forward thrust on the lifting component 6 over a long period, preventing wear and loosening caused by frequent stress, which could lead to unstable lifting or even jamming. This ensures the stability and reliability of the lifting component 6 and extends its service life. Furthermore, the lifting component 6 is heavier than the support component 5. Positioning it further away from the mold head 3 allows for better weight balance. When the dough moves forward under gravity, the lifting component 6 can compensate for or counteract the forward thrust of the dough, further improving the overall stability of the machine.

[0065] It should be noted that this application does not specifically limit the structure of the lifting component 6, which can be any of the following embodiments:

[0066] Example 1: As Figure 2As shown, in this embodiment, the lifting assembly 6 includes a lead screw assembly, one end of which is hinged to the surface forming assembly, and the other end is connected to the lifting motor 65, which is used to drive the lead screw assembly to lift.

[0067] By configuring the lifting assembly 6 to include a lead screw assembly, one end of which is hinged to the dough-making assembly, and the other end connected to the lifting motor 65, the lifting motor 65 drives the lead screw assembly to move up and down. When the dough-making assembly switches between kneading and extruding states, the lifting motor 65 precisely controls the lifting of the lead screw assembly to move the dough-making assembly up and down, thereby adjusting the dough-making assembly to be tilted or horizontal. This precise adjustment of the lead screw assembly ensures a smooth transition between the two states, avoiding the problem of excessive instantaneous load on the processing part 9 caused by dough impact in traditional flipping methods. Simultaneously, the hinged connection of one end of the lead screw assembly to the dough-making assembly allows it to both drive and limit the movement of the dough-making assembly, ensuring stability during operation and guaranteeing the overall stability of the noodle machine.

[0068] It should be further noted that this application does not specifically limit the structure of the lead screw assembly in this embodiment, and it can be any of the following embodiments:

[0069] Implementation method 1: such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the lead screw assembly includes a lead screw post 64, a lead screw sleeve 63, and a limiting post 62. The lead screw post 64 is connected to the output end of the motor 8 and is arranged vertically. The lead screw sleeve 63 is sleeved on the lead screw post 64 and the two are threaded together. The outer periphery of the lead screw sleeve 63 is provided with a protrusion 631. The limiting post 62 is provided on the machine base 4 and has a notch 621 on its side wall. The protrusion 631 and the notch 621 are inserted into each other.

[0070] By configuring the lead screw assembly to include a lead screw column 64, a lead screw sleeve 63, and a limiting column 62, with the lead screw column 64 being drivenly connected to the output end of the lifting motor 65 and arranged vertically, and the lead screw sleeve 63 being sleeved on the lead screw column 64 and the two being threadedly connected, the lifting motor 65 can drive the lead screw column 64 to rotate when it rotates, and the lead screw sleeve 63 being threadedly connected to the lead screw column 64 can drive the lead screw sleeve 63 to move up and down during the rotation of the lead screw column 64, thereby realizing the smooth lifting and lowering of the surface-making assembly driven by the lead screw sleeve 63. Furthermore, the outer periphery of the lead screw sleeve 63 is provided with a protrusion 631, and the limiting post 62 is provided on the machine base 4 with a notch 621 on its side wall. The protrusion 631 and the notch 621 are engaged in a plug-in fit. On the one hand, the limiting post 62 can achieve precise positioning of the lead screw sleeve 63, preventing it from deviating during lifting and lowering. The plug-in fit of the protrusion 631 and the notch 621 can achieve circumferential anti-rotation positioning of the lead screw sleeve 63 by the limiting post 62, avoiding the situation where the lead screw sleeve 63 cannot lift and lower due to the rotation of the lead screw column 64. This ensures that the lead screw sleeve 63 can convert the rotational torque of the lead screw column 64 into lifting torque. On the other hand, the plug-in fit of the protrusion 631 and the notch 621 can also guide the lead screw sleeve 63, ensuring that it remains vertical during lifting and lowering, thereby ensuring a smooth transition of the surface forming assembly between the two states.

[0071] Implementation method 2: such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the lead screw assembly includes a threaded lead screw post 64 and a lead screw sleeve 63, as well as a limiting post 62 protruding from the base 4. The lead screw post 64 and the lead screw sleeve 63 are installed in the mounting cavity of the limiting post 62 and can move axially with the lead screw post 64. A sleeve 61 is also sleeved on the outer periphery of the limiting post 62. The sleeve 61 is fixedly connected to the limiting post 62, and the top wall of the sleeve 61 limits the axial movement of the lead screw sleeve 63.

[0072] By configuring the lead screw assembly to include a threaded lead screw column 64 and a lead screw sleeve 63, as well as a limiting post 62 protruding from the machine base 4, when the lead screw column 64 rotates under the drive of the motor 8, the lead screw sleeve 63 rises and falls under the drive of the lead screw column 64 and the limiting action of the limiting post 62, thereby driving the dough forming assembly to switch between the dough kneading state and the dough extrusion state. Meanwhile, a sleeve 61 is also fitted around the outer periphery of the limiting post 62. The sleeve 61 is fixedly connected to the limiting post 62. The top wall of the sleeve 61 axially limits the lead screw sleeve 63, ensuring that when the lead screw sleeve 63 rises axially to the top, the top wall of the sleeve 61 stops the lead screw sleeve 63, preventing the lead screw sleeve 63 from continuing to move upward and disengaging from the limiting post 62. This ensures that the lead screw sleeve 63 is always located inside the limiting post 62. At the same time, after the sleeve 61 is fitted outside the limiting post 62, it can achieve hidden protection for the limiting post 62 and the lead screw sleeve 63, preventing the lead screw sleeve 63 from being partially exposed and allowing external dust or other substances to enter the limiting post 62. This would increase friction or cause jamming of the lead screw sleeve 63 during the lifting and lowering process, resulting in unstable lifting and lowering of the surface-forming component, thus ensuring the stability of the entire machine operation.

[0073] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 As shown, the top of the lead screw sleeve 63 is provided with an upper hinge ring, and the top of the sleeve 61 is provided with a through hole for the hinge ring to extend out and mate with the lower hinge ring of the face-making assembly.

[0074] By providing an upper hinge ring at the top of the lead screw sleeve 63, the lead screw sleeve 63 can be hinged to the lower hinge ring of the surface-making assembly, ensuring a stable connection between the lead screw sleeve 63 and the surface-making assembly during lifting and lowering, effectively preventing the surface-making assembly from shaking or shifting during the lifting and lowering process. Simultaneously, the top of the sleeve 61 has a through hole for the hinge ring to extend and mate with the lower hinge ring of the surface-making assembly, ensuring that the lead screw sleeve 63 can move up and down through the through hole, preventing interference between the sleeve 61 and the lead screw sleeve 63, and ensuring smooth and unobstructed lifting and lowering of the lead screw sleeve 63.

[0075] Example 2: As Figure 7 , Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the lifting assembly 6 includes a first rocker arm 66 and a second rocker arm 67 rotatably disposed in the base 4. One end of the first rocker arm 66 is rotatably connected to the second rocker arm 67, and the other end extends out of the top surface of the base 4 and is rotatably connected to the surface forming assembly. The second rocker arm 67 is configured to rotate around its own first end as the rotation center to drive the first rocker arm 66 to rise and fall.

[0076] Specifically, a drive motor 8, which is connected to the second end of the second rocker arm 67, is provided inside the base 4, such as... Figure 7 As shown, when the first end of the second rocker arm 67 is at its lowest point, it drives the end of the surface-forming assembly away from the die head 3 to move downwards to the lowest point, as shown. Figure 8As shown, when extrusion is required, the drive motor 8 rotates, causing the second rocker arm 67 to rotate as well. During the rotation of the second rocker arm 67, the first end of the second rocker arm 67 moves in a circular motion around the second end as the center and gradually moves upward. The first rocker arm 66 moves upward under the drive of the second rocker arm 67, thereby causing the end of the dough-making assembly away from the die head 3 to move upward, thus tilting the entire dough-making assembly. When the tilt angle of the dough-making assembly needs to be adjusted, the drive motor 8 rotates to move the second rocker arm 67. During the up-and-down movement of the second rocker arm 67, the tilt angle of the dough-making assembly changes accordingly, thereby adjusting the tilt angle of the dough-making assembly. When kneading is required, the drive motor 8 drives the second rocker arm 67 to continue rotating, causing the dough-making assembly to move downward.

[0077] Example 3: As Figure 9 , Figure 10 As shown, in this embodiment, the lifting assembly 6 includes a cam 68 and a rotating shaft 69 that drives the cam 68 to rotate. The rotating shaft 69 is rotatably mounted on the base 4, and the cam 68 is supported below the dough forming assembly.

[0078] Specifically, a drive motor 8 is installed inside the base 4, and the rotating shaft 69 of the drive motor 8 is connected to the center of the base circle of the cam 68, thereby realizing the drive of the cam 68, such as... Figure 9 As shown, when the base circle of cam 68 is supported below the surface-forming assembly, the surface-forming assembly is at its lowest point, at which time the surface-forming assembly can perform surface kneading; as Figure 10 As shown, when extrusion is required, the drive motor rotates and drives the cam 68 to rotate. When the protrusion 631 of the cam 68 contacts the extrusion assembly, the end of the extrusion assembly away from the die head 3 gradually moves upward under the drive of the cam 68. When the outermost end of the protrusion 631 of the cam 68 is supported under the extrusion assembly, the tilt angle of the extrusion assembly is the largest. When the tilt angle of the extrusion assembly needs to be adjusted, the drive motor 8 rotates to drive the cam 68 to rotate. When the protrusion 631 of the cam 68 is supported under the extrusion assembly at different positions, the extrusion assembly is at different tilt angles, so as to achieve the adjustment of the tilt angle of the extrusion assembly.

[0079] As a preferred embodiment of this application, such as Figure 10 As shown, the support assembly 5 includes a support plate 53, an extension plate 51 protruding below the surface assembly, and a hinge 52. One end of the support plate 53 is inserted into the extension plate 51, and the other end is fixed to the base 4. The hinge 52 passes laterally through the support plate 53 and the extension plate 51 so that the extension plate 51 is rotatably connected to the support plate 53.

[0080] By configuring the lead screw assembly to include a threaded lead screw column 64 and a lead screw sleeve 63, as well as a limiting post 62 protruding from the machine base 4, when the lead screw column 64 rotates under the drive of the motor 8, the lead screw sleeve 63 rises and falls under the drive of the lead screw column 64 and the limiting action of the limiting post 62, thereby driving the dough forming assembly to switch between the dough kneading state and the dough extrusion state. Meanwhile, a sleeve 61 is also fitted around the outer periphery of the limiting post 62. The sleeve 61 is fixedly connected to the limiting post 62. The top wall of the sleeve 61 axially limits the lead screw sleeve 63, ensuring that when the lead screw sleeve 63 rises axially to the top, the top wall of the sleeve 61 stops the lead screw sleeve 63, preventing the lead screw sleeve 63 from continuing to move upward and disengaging from the limiting post 62. This ensures that the lead screw sleeve 63 is always located inside the limiting post 62. At the same time, after the sleeve 61 is fitted outside the limiting post 62, it can achieve hidden protection for the limiting post 62 and the lead screw sleeve 63, preventing the lead screw sleeve 63 from being partially exposed and allowing external dust or other substances to enter the limiting post 62. This would increase friction or cause jamming of the lead screw sleeve 63 during the lifting and lowering process, resulting in unstable lifting and lowering of the surface-forming component, thus ensuring the stability of the entire machine operation.

[0081] It should be noted that this application does not specifically limit the angle between the central axis of the noodle-making component and the horizontal plane when the noodle machine is in the extrusion state. As a preferred embodiment of this application, such as... Figure 8 As shown, when the noodle machine is in the extrusion state, the angle A between the central axis of the noodle-making component and the horizontal plane satisfies: 25°≤A≤75°. More preferably, the angle A is 30°, 40°, 50°, 60° or 70°.

[0082] When the noodle machine is in extrusion mode, the angle A between the central axis of the dough-making component and the horizontal plane is set to satisfy: 25°≤A≤75°. This avoids the situation where the angle between the central axis of the dough-making component and the horizontal plane is too small, resulting in excessive friction between the dough and the mixing cup 2 when the dough moves downward under gravity, causing the dough to be unable to smoothly enter the side of the die head 3. At the same time, it avoids the situation where the angle between the central axis of the dough-making component and the horizontal plane is too large, resulting in insufficient friction between the dough and the mixing cup 2 when the dough moves downward under gravity, causing the dough to move downward too quickly and accumulate at the exit of the die head 3, resulting in excessive instantaneous load on the processing part 9 and failure to extrude the dough smoothly.

[0083] As a preferred embodiment of this application, such as Figure 2 As shown, the base 4 is equipped with a lifting motor 65 that drives the lifting assembly 6, and also has a fan 10. The lifting motor 65 and the fan 10 are located at the two ends of the horizontal direction of the base 4, and the front side of the base 4 is provided with an air outlet 41.

[0084] By positioning the lifting motor 65 and fan 10 at both ends of the machine base 4, the weight distribution at both ends of the machine base 4 can be balanced with the help of the lifting motor 65 and fan 10, avoiding machine shaking caused by center of gravity shift and improving operational stability. Furthermore, the front side of the machine base 4 is equipped with an air outlet 41, allowing the noodles to be extruded from the front of the die head 3 and moved downwards under gravity when the noodles are being made. At this time, the airflow from the fan 10 quickly dries the noodle surface, preventing sticking, replicating the manual shaking and drying process, thus improving noodle-making efficiency and quality.

[0085] As a preferred embodiment of this application, such as Figure 3 As shown, the processing component 9 includes a dough-mixing rod 91 and an extrusion screw 92 connected to the dough-mixing rod 91. Preferably, the dough-mixing rod 91 and the extrusion screw 92 are integrally formed. The dough-mixing rod is connected between the output end of the motor 8 and the extrusion screw 92. The mixing cup 2 includes a dough-mixing cavity 21 that accommodates the dough-mixing rod 91 and an extrusion cavity 22 that accommodates the extrusion screw. The radial direction of the extrusion cavity 22 gradually contracts relative to the inner diameter of the dough-mixing cavity 21 along the dough-extrusion direction to improve the extrusion effect on the dough and quickly extrude it into shape. Therefore, in this application, the dough-mixing state can also be set so that the dough-making component is slightly inclined downward relative to the horizontal plane, for example, within 5 degrees, so that the contraction section of the extrusion cavity 22 can block the flour and water. In this application, there is no specific limitation on whether the dough-mixing cavity 21 and the extrusion cavity are integral or separate structures. In a preferred embodiment of this application, when the dough forming component is in the extrusion state, the processing part 9 rotates in a first direction, the real-time load parameter of the motor 8 is greater than the preset load parameter and the duration exceeds the first preset duration, and the processing part 9 rotates in a second direction opposite to the first direction. Specifically, the processing part 9 rotating in the first direction specifically means that the processing part 9 drives the dough to move toward the motor 8; the processing part 9 rotating in the second direction specifically means that the processing part 9 drives the dough to move toward the die head 3.

[0086] When the dough-making component is in the extrusion state, the processing part 9 rotates in the first direction, and the real-time load parameter of the motor 8 is greater than the preset load parameter and the duration exceeds the first preset duration. Then, the processing part 9 rotates in the second direction opposite to the first direction. That is, when the dough-making component is extruding, the processing part 9 rotates in the first direction to squeeze the dough outward and achieve noodle output through the die head 3. When the real-time load parameter of the motor 8 is detected to be greater than the preset load parameter, it indicates that the load of the motor 8 is too large at this time, which may be due to the dough being too hard or blocked. When the duration exceeds the first preset duration, the processing part 9 switches to the second direction to reverse, so that the dough blocked at the die head 3 can be loosened, the load of the motor 8 can be reduced, and conditions can be created for subsequent normal dough extrusion operations, ensuring the efficient operation of the noodle machine. Moreover, the processing part 9 will only rotate in the second direction opposite to the first direction when the blockage exceeds the first preset duration. This effectively avoids the situation where the current increases only momentarily due to the accumulation of some dough or voltage fluctuations, causing a misjudgment and starting to reverse. This intelligent adjustment mechanism not only prevents motor 8 from being damaged due to stalling during noodle making and extends the service life of the equipment, but also improves the uniformity of the dough and the quality of the noodles, meeting users' demand for high-quality noodles.

[0087] As a preferred embodiment of this application, this application also includes a noodle preparation method for a noodle machine, comprising the noodle machine with minimal residue as described above. The noodle preparation method includes: the dough forming component being in a dough extrusion state; real-time detection of the load on the motor 8; and, based on changes in the load on the motor 8, control the movement of the lifting component 6 to adjust the tilt angle of the dough forming component. It should be noted that this application does not specifically limit how the load on the motor 8 is detected. It can be that the power of the motor 8 is detected, or the dough forming component is equipped with a current detection device for detecting the current of the motor 8. The current detection device can detect the current status of the motor 8 in real time or intermittently, which will not be elaborated here.

[0088] By setting the noodle preparation method to include: the dough forming component is in an extrusion state, the load of the motor 8 is detected in real time, and the lifting component 6 is controlled to adjust the tilt angle of the dough forming component based on the load change of the motor 8. This allows the tilt angle of the dough forming component to be dynamically adjusted in real time based on the real-time load of the motor 8 during the extrusion state. For example, if the load of the motor 8 is detected to be too high, it indicates that the dough is blocked at the die head 3. At this time, the tilt angle of the dough forming component is adjusted by the lifting component 6 to reduce the tilt angle of the dough forming component, thereby increasing the vertical downward force of the dough and reducing the dough's position relative to the die head 3. The extrusion force on one side effectively alleviates the blockage of the die head 3, ensuring that the dough can be smoothly extruded, thereby improving the forming quality and taste of the noodles. It also prevents the motor 8 from aging severely or even being damaged due to prolonged overload operation, thus extending the service life of the motor 8. When the load on the motor 8 is detected to be too low, it indicates that the dough is not being sufficiently extruded at the die head 3. The tilt angle of the dough-making component is increased by the lifting component 6, thereby increasing the extrusion force of the dough towards the die head 3, ensuring that the dough is fully extruded, improving the firmness of the noodles, optimizing the taste, and preventing the motor 8 from running idle, thus improving noodle-making efficiency. Through this intelligent adjustment mechanism, the noodle machine can adaptively adjust the tilt angle of the dough-making component according to the load on the motor 8. This not only prevents the motor 8 from being damaged due to blockage during noodle making and extends the service life of the equipment, but also improves the uniformity of the dough and the quality of the noodles, meeting users' demands for high-quality noodles.

[0089] As a preferred embodiment of this application, the noodle preparation method further includes: when the load of the motor 8 is greater than the first preset load and the duration exceeds the second preset duration, controlling the lifting component 6 to move so that the tilt angle of the noodle-making component is less than the preset tilt angle when the noodle is extruded. Of course, when detecting whether the motor exceeds the second preset duration, it can be continuous for the second preset duration or intermittent for the second preset duration, which will not be elaborated here.

[0090] By setting the noodle preparation method to include: when the load of motor 8 is greater than the first preset load and the duration exceeds the second preset duration, the lifting component 6 is controlled to move so that the tilt angle of the noodle-making component is less than the preset tilt angle when the dough is extruded. That is, when the load of motor 8 is continuously high, the lifting component 6 will drive the noodle-making component to reduce the tilt angle, thereby reducing the extrusion force of the dough on the die head 3, thus effectively alleviating the blockage of the die head 3 and ensuring that the dough can be extruded smoothly. In addition, by setting the duration to exceed the second preset duration, it is possible to avoid the situation where the current increases only momentarily due to the accumulation of some dough or voltage fluctuations, causing misjudgment and starting to adjust the angle, thereby improving the accuracy and stability of the adjustment, ensuring that the noodle machine can still operate efficiently under complex working conditions, and further optimizing the noodle forming process.

[0091] Specifically, when the current detection device detects that the current of the motor 8 is greater than the first preset load (first preset current or first preset power) and the duration exceeds the second preset duration, the lifting component 6 is controlled to move so that the tilt angle of the dough-making component is less than the preset tilt angle in the dough-extrusion state. It should be noted that this application does not specifically limit the first preset current (power) and the second preset duration. As a preferred embodiment of this application, when the user adds 500g of flour to the mixing cup, the preset tilt angle in the dough-extrusion state is 18°, and the first preset load is power, which is in the power range of 90W-110W. In this case, the first preset power can be selected as 110W. More preferably, the first preset load can be a single-value power, then the first preset power is 100W. Of course, the first preset load can also be current, such as in the range of 0.2A-0.4A. In this case, the first preset current can be selected as 0.4A. If the first preset load is a single-value current, then the first preset current can be selected as 0.3A.

[0092] Furthermore, when the lifting assembly 6 is moved to a position where the tilt angle of the dough-making assembly is less than the preset tilt angle during the dough extrusion state, the lifting assembly 6 first moves downward a first distance to reduce the tilt angle of the dough-making assembly by a first angle. After the tilt angle is reduced by a first angle, the current detection device will detect the current of the motor 8 again and determine whether it is within the first preset current. If it is within the first preset current, the lifting device will stop moving downward and continue extruding dough. If it is still greater than the first preset current, the lifting device will continue to move upward a second distance to further reduce the tilt angle of the dough-making assembly. Then the current detection device will continue to detect the current of the motor 8 until the real-time current of the motor 8 is within the first preset current.

[0093] As a preferred embodiment of this application, the noodle preparation method further includes, when the load of the motor 8 is less than the second preset load and the duration exceeds the third preset duration, controlling the lifting component 6 to move so that the tilt angle of the noodle-making component is greater than the preset tilt angle when the noodle is extruded, so that the load of the motor returns to the range of the second preset load. Of course, when detecting whether the motor 8 exceeds the third preset duration, it can be continuous for the third preset duration or intermittent for the third preset duration, which will not be elaborated here.

[0094] The noodle preparation method also includes controlling the lifting component 6 to move so that the tilt angle of the dough-making component is greater than the preset tilt angle when the load of the motor 8 is less than the second preset load and the duration exceeds the third preset duration. That is, when the load of the motor 8 is continuously low, the lifting component 6 will drive the dough-making component to increase the tilt angle to enhance the extrusion force of the dough on the die head 3, ensure that the dough is fully extruded, and avoid the noodles from becoming loose due to insufficient extrusion. At the same time, by setting the duration to exceed the third preset duration, the misjudgment caused by instantaneous current fluctuations can be effectively eliminated, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the adjustment action, further improving the chewy texture of the noodles, and ensuring the stable operation of the noodle machine under different working conditions.

[0095] Specifically, when the current detection device detects that the current of the motor 8 is less than the second preset load (second preset current or second preset power), and the duration exceeds the third preset duration, the lifting component 6 is controlled to move so that the tilt angle of the dough forming component is greater than the preset tilt angle during the dough extrusion state. It should be noted that this application does not specifically limit the second preset current (or second preset power) and the third preset duration. As a preferred embodiment of this application, when the second preset load and the first preset load are a single value, the first preset load and the second preset load are the same. For example, if the first preset load is the first preset power of 100W, the second preset load is the second preset power of 100W. As another preferred embodiment of this application, when the preset load is power, and the power range is 90W-110W, the first preset load is 110W, and the second preset load is 90W.

[0096] When the lifting assembly 6 moves to the point where the tilt angle of the dough forming assembly is greater than the preset tilt angle when the dough is extruded, the current detection device detects the current of the motor 8 in real time. When the current of the motor 8 returns to the first preset current, the movement stops. The lifting assembly 6 is then controlled in real time to drive the dough forming assembly to change the tilt angle, ensuring that the motor 8 is always in a suitable dough forming state.

[0097] In a preferred embodiment of this application, the noodle preparation method further includes, when the dough is kneaded for a fourth preset time, controlling the dough forming component to tilt downward relative to the horizontal plane, and the tail end of the dough forming component to be higher than the noodle output end in a dough extrusion state.

[0098] The noodle preparation method further includes, when the dough is kneaded for a fourth preset time, controlling the dough-making component to tilt downwards relative to the horizontal plane, with the tail end of the dough-making component higher than the noodle-exit end, so that after the dough has been kneaded for a fourth preset time, the lifting device can drive the dough-making component to tilt downwards until the tail end of the dough-making component is higher than the noodle-exit end, thus switching to the noodle-extrusion state. This achieves full automation from dough kneading to noodle extrusion, reduces manual intervention, improves production efficiency, and meets users' high requirements for the level of intelligence and efficiency in the noodle preparation process.

[0099] In summary, preferably, the noodle preparation method of the noodle machine in this application is as follows:

[0100] The user places flour and water into the mixing cup 2 and installs the mixing cup 2 onto the main unit 1. The processing component 9 is connected to the motor shaft of the motor 8 via a coupling. The user selects functions by pressing the control panel. For example, when adding one cup of flour to the mixing cup 2, the user selects the "one cup flour" function on the control panel; when adding two cups of flour, the user selects the "two cups flour" function, and so on. After the user selects the amount of flour to add, the processing component 9 rotates in the first direction driven by the motor 8, and the mixing time is preset according to the selected amount of flour. After the dough is kneaded, the lifting component 6 moves the dough-making component to a position that is relatively horizontal and downward, with the tail end of the dough-making component higher than the dough-producing end. The initial tilt angle changes depending on the selected amount of flour. For example, when one cup of flour is selected, the tilt angle is larger; when two or more cups of flour are selected, the tilt angle is smaller than that when one cup of flour is selected. The processing component 9 rotates in the second direction driven by the motor 8 and produces noodles by extruding them from the die head 3. During the noodle-making process, the current detection device monitors the current of the motor 8 in real time. When the detected current is greater than the first preset current and the duration exceeds the second preset duration, the lifting component 6 will move to make the tilt angle of the noodle-making component less than the preset tilt angle during the noodle-making process. When the detected current is less than the second preset current and the duration exceeds the third preset duration, the lifting component 6 will move to make the tilt angle of the noodle-making component greater than the preset tilt angle during the noodle-making process. During this process, the current detection device will monitor the current of the motor 8 in real time and compare the detected current with the preset current to control the lifting component 6 to change the tilt angle of the noodle-making component. Through this intelligent adjustment mechanism, not only can the motor 8 be prevented from being damaged due to stalling during noodle making, thus extending the service life of the equipment, but the uniformity of the dough and the quality of the noodles can also be improved, meeting the user's demand for high-quality noodles.

[0101] The technical solutions protected by this utility model are not limited to the above embodiments. It should be noted that any combination of the technical solutions of any embodiment with one or more other embodiments is within the protection scope of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail above with general descriptions and specific embodiments, some modifications or improvements can be made to it, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, all such modifications or improvements made without departing from the spirit of this utility model are within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A noodle machine with low residue, characterized in that, include: A dough-making assembly, comprising a mixing cup with a workpiece and a motor for driving the workpiece to rotate, wherein the output end of the mixing cup is connected to a die head for extruding dough, and the motor and the mixing cup are horizontally positioned. A base is located below the dough-making assembly. A lifting assembly and a support assembly are provided between the base and the dough-making assembly. The dough-making assembly includes an extrusion state and a kneading state, which are driven to rotate relative to the support assembly by the lifting assembly. The lifting assembly is used to drive the dough-making assembly from the kneading state to the extrusion state. The extrusion state is a processing state in which the lifting assembly drives the dough-making assembly to move to an inclination relative to the horizontal plane, so that the tail end of the dough-making assembly is higher than the dough output end. The kneading state is a processing state in which flour is processed into dough flakes in the mixing cup. The support assembly and the lifting assembly are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the mixing cup. The lifting assembly and the support assembly jointly support the dough-making assembly, and the projection of the central axis of the dough-making assembly on the horizontal plane falls into the projections of the lifting assembly and the support assembly on the horizontal plane.

2. The noodle machine with low residue according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dough-making assembly includes a main unit equipped with the motor, the mixing cup is detachably connected to the main unit, and the lifting assembly and the support assembly are both connected to the bottom of the main unit.

3. The noodle machine with low residue according to claim 2, characterized in that, The main unit has a surrounding plate that extends toward and surrounds the mixing cup. One of the lifting component and the supporting component is supported below the surrounding plate, and the other is supported below the main unit at an end away from the surrounding plate.

4. The noodle machine with low residue according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting component is located at the end furthest from the die head compared to the support component. The surface forming component is in the extrusion state, and the top of the lifting component is higher than the top of the support component.

5. The noodle machine with low residue according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting assembly includes a lead screw assembly, one end of which is hinged to the surface forming assembly, and the other end is connected to a lifting motor, which drives the lead screw assembly to lift.

6. The noodle machine with low residue according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lead screw assembly includes a lead screw column, a lead screw sleeve, and a limiting post. The lead screw column is drivenly connected to the output end of the motor and is arranged vertically. The lead screw sleeve is sleeved on the lead screw column and the two are threaded together. The outer periphery of the lead screw sleeve has a protrusion. The limiting post protrudes from the machine base and has a notch on its side wall. The protrusion and the notch are inserted into each other.

7. The noodle machine with low residue according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support assembly includes a support plate, an extension plate protruding below the surface forming assembly, and a hinge. One end of the support plate is inserted into the extension plate, and the other end is fixed to the base. The hinge passes laterally through the support plate and the extension plate to allow the extension plate to be rotatably connected to the support plate.

8. The noodle machine with low residue according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting assembly includes a first rocker arm and a second rocker arm rotatably disposed within a base. One end of the first rocker arm is rotatably connected to the second rocker arm, and the other end extends out of the top surface of the base and is rotatably connected to the surface-forming assembly. The second rocker arm is configured to rotate about its first end as a rotation center to drive the first rocker arm to lift and lower; or... The lifting assembly includes a cam and a rotating shaft that drives the cam to rotate. The rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the base, and the cam is supported below the surface forming assembly.

9. The noodle machine with low residue according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the noodle machine is in the extrusion state, the angle A between the central axis of the noodle-making component and the horizontal plane satisfies: 25°≤A≤75°.

10. The noodle machine with low residue according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the dough forming component is in the extrusion state, the processing part rotates in a first direction. When the real-time load parameter of the motor is greater than the preset load parameter and the duration exceeds the first preset duration, the processing part rotates in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

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